2002 Chevrolet Corvette Wheels Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS · data through 07/14/2026

22Wheels complaints

14%Of all 157 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How wheels ranks on this vehicle

STEERING29 · 18.5%

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE25 · 15.9%

WHEELS22 · 14%

WHEELS:RIM15 · 9.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 · 8.3%

Share of the 157 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.

What owners report

“TOOK MY 2002 CORVETTE INTO DEALER BECAUSE LEFT REAR TIRE KEEPS GOING FLAT. WAS SHOWN WHERE THE WHEEL HAS THREE CRACKS OF WHICH ONE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10469983 — filed 08/09/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPOKES ON BOTH REAR WHEELS HAD CRACKED. AS A RESULT, BOTH REAR TIRES…”NHTSA complaint 10462168 — filed 06/18/2012

“THE OCNTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK ALONG SIDE THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10458872 — filed 05/17/2012

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Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette: 22 of 157 complaints on file (14%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?

157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.